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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
7
Road work extends from Eighth avenue to Hotel Anthra elite as new pavement replaces rough old surface. A new switch is installed on upper Belmont Street and repairs tied to Range narrowing are nearly finished.
Tearing on Helmont street uncovers the reason for a deep rumble when heavy vehicles pass. The pavement laid in early winter now shows several inches of gap between the concrete layer and the ground beneath as frost retreated.
Yesterday at 11 o clock a mattress by the kitchen flue caught fire and the rear of William Martins Pow derly street residence was damaged. The Columbias and Mitchells extinguished the blaze. Loss is 800 dollars, insured.
Mrs R A Jadwin will entertain the Young Ladies Cooking club Saturday afternoon at her Pleasant South church street home. Other notes mention residents returning from trips and a late ballot result for the Cycle club board of governors with listed auditors.
Social gathering near Blakely marked the third wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs James Gillispie with about thirty guests. Gifts were exchanged and an evening of games led to a late 1 am dainty repast.
The funeral for the late Mrs Caroline Miller was held Tuesday afternoon after her death Sunday. Her remains rested in the home of her daughter Mrs C C Battenberg where friends viewed them. At 3 o clock services were led by Rev William Lear with Rev M D Fuller assisting from Jermyn. Clergy spoke of the lady s upright life. A Presbyterian church quartet sang appropriate selections before the burial procession.
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD. The Cemetery Association directors met last evening at the secretary’s office with no public items of note reported. A Providence death of Mrs. Herbert Polly was noted. several local residents were mentioned in various statuses, including injuries and illnesses. A social for the baseball club is planned in Enterprise hall on the 17th with a Scranton musician engaged.
The Methodist Episcopal congregation elected new officers John Atherton Wesley Patsinger and J Milford Morgans and reported improved church finances. A Citizens Political club formed at McDonalds hotel will meet at 7 20 pm. Local lodge meetings and athletic committee actions are noted along with injuries and hospital updates. John Gwynne to speak at Brown on United Mine Workers, Handel Jubilate rehearsal at Calvary Baptist completed.
Walter and Herbert Machette suffer from sacket fever. John T Porter’s summer cottage burned Friday night origin unknown. Professor E B Rogers led a central examination at the Dalton school Saturday. Alice Bersig Hardenberg of Scranton visited Miss Louie Chay over Sunday. Miss Inex Tlessing spent Saturday in Scranton. Miss Russell of Scranton visited Miss Helen Williams Friday. Mrs Norton Wagner and daughter Ruth visited Pitiston friends Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Stevens and son Harold visited the Whose home. Two Evans children seriously ill with a doctor attending. J M Whoties makes a business trip through North Carolina. The Manse is being renovated and Rev Rankin and wife will move in next week.
Mr Galle Tingley after finishing teaching at Ransom public school visits sister Mrs J N Bailey on return to Gibron Susquehanna county. Miss Shivers milliner for John Dymond confined to bed by illness. Mrs Koons Freeland Lucerne county visiting her son John Koons of Brook street. Mr and Mrs James Baird Harvey's Lake visiting Methodist Episcopal parsonage. A fishing party B C Bevlew F J Schoonover John Stout and John Reed were fishing at Spring Brook yesterday.
The Presbyterian church choir performed master music to a large crowd last Sunday evening. Miss Flora Levit of Scranton, pupil of Miss Cordelia Freeman, sang two beautiful solos to the delight of all listeners.
Bizarre early 20th century classified snippet describes a penny-a-word exchange for houses, property, jobs, and sales. Listings mention a bay trotting horse, rubber-tired buggy, and the New Driving Park Hotel for sale or rent with inquiries directed to William Craig and FE Robinson Brewery.
A jumble of early 20th century want ads seeks skilled tradesmen and helpers. Listings request a first class machinist, a man for gent's furnishing shop, competent labor for mechanics, and various employment notes across Scranton and nearby streets.
Scranton defeated Wilkes-Barre to cement first place as Reading needed two wins and Scranton two losses to flip the standings. Allentown beat Elmira to rise in the standings while no other games were played. details of the Philadelphia and Reading matchups follow with key hits by Kerin, O'Brien, and Messitt and a late double play by Doherty.
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre faced rain delays while Allentown Elmira and Reading awaiting play. Jersey City and Athletica Newark also postponed due to rain in a crowded Atlantic League schedule.
A string of postponements hits the circuit as games from Chicago to Cleveland are pushed back due to soggy fields and rain. Teams including Philadelphia Brooklyn and others face delayed starts with no rescheduled dates listed.
Walter B. Beel of the Elkin Times reports a persistent cough after measles. He used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the cough disappeared, praising Chamberlain's medicines as the best on the market with Matthews Brothers as the agents.
Scranton defeated Wilkes-Barre foes Clymer’s men 7 to 5 in cold weather. Milligan pitched well for Scranton while Burns’s bat produced two runs. Kerchem and Nyce led Wilkes-Barre with solid hits as Harkins’s umpiring drew crowd ire amid a tense, celebratory Derby atmosphere.
A chaotic seventh inning let Elmira slip from a previously secure lead as the defense faltered and errors mounted. Key players for Elmira featured hitters such as Renna and Boyle, while opposing pitchers kept hold of the late advantage to seal the win.
Scranton and Elmira reports praise several players including Milligan Schmit and Dean. Ward and Ketcher star in Scranton as Elmira discusses Eason pitching and Beranton Tiesuy. Umpire absence prompts management complaints while a Woodworking office ad seeks young ball advertisement help.
A notice lists a missing brass chain with beads, last seen near Main Street and Dockwon Street by Dich's Drug Store. A reward is offered for its return.
The Scranton Boll and Not Company calls a special stockholders meeting at the Works office in Scranton on May 19 at 2 o clock PM to vote for directors for the coming year and to discuss an increase in indebtedness. Transfer books open May 1. J M Horton Secretary. Also a stockholders meeting on June 10 at 8 PM to vote on incrense of indebtedness. G B Hand Secretary.
The Wilkes-Barre crowd settles on naming the home team The Champions amid chatter over Scranton names. Nicol plays center field as Knox’s hit opens the game and Ninols receives ovations and taunting chants from the fans.
The Hel Moers challenge Olvisplaire at 2 o clock Saturday May 1 on No 1 school ground. Wray Allen manager. The Monitor challenges Hust ler for Sitdee May 1. Charles McAnulty manager. Dardis s squad accepts Ep stein Indians for 4 parce om Miller. Red Wisdoms want to play South Side Wattle or Willow aipoot Stars Saturday morning at 4 on West Side Browns ground. Palmer Bey don captain.
The body of Alexander Craig will arrive from Baltimore tomorrow afternoon at 4.25. Interment will be made at Odd Fellows' cemetery. Grave services will be conducted by Rev. J. J. Fletcher.
Advert assures Wat te Cataerh Mall’s Catarrh Cure as the only guaranteed remedy. It claims internal action on the mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundations and promises safer health, offering a $100 reward for unrecovered cases and inviting readers to send for particulars from J. Cheney & Co.
Erie and Wyoming Valley announce a timetable to Kiwet Boh with trains leaving Beranton for Hawley and other points. No. 2 local begins at 6:00 a.m. and No. 4 express at 12:01 p.m. with intermediate stops and routes listed.
Through tickets issued to all points east and south at lowest rates. Service from Whitehall Street to New York, Wilkes Barre, Baltimore, Washington, Pottsville, and other destinations with schedules showing morning departures and afternoon arrivals. Officials Baldwin and Colitasden announce general passenger operations.
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